The Judicial Services Bureau, with more than 50 employees, is the most visible division of the Sheriff's Office. It is responsible for Court Security, Transportation, Civil Enforcement and Information Technology (IT). Other responsibilities include Property and Evidence and Fleet Management. Judicial Services is also responsible for coordinating schedules for security for the City of Newport News shelters during emergencies.

The Judicial Services Administrator is responsible for overseeing these sections, Extra Duty Assignments, the Armory and processing unclaimed bodies by investigating and contacting next of kin and/or coordinating court orders for disposal of remains.

Civil Process

Court Security

Transportation

Information Technology (IT)

The IT section is responsible all aspects of the NNSO’s network and computer systems. It is comprised of three staff members — two sworn deputies and 1 civilian. IT is also responsible for the Jail Security systems, the Jail Management system (JMS), Security Cameras and both the Internet and Intranet (Internal Website).